Mission Statement:

Shepherd University Counseling Services believes that intellectual and personal growth are inseparable in the development of the whole person. We value each individual, respect and embrace diversity, and provide high quality, time-effective counseling services for the development of healthy behaviors necessary to reach academic and personal potential.

 Counseling Services is located on the ground floor of Gardiner Hall and accessed through the Health Center. Counseling Services is staffed by two full-time Licensed Professional Counselors from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Health Center at 876-5161.

Free confidential counseling for individuals and groups is available on campus to all students. Referrals to outside agencies for more extensive or comprehensive services are also available; however, Shepherd University will not assume the cost for these outside services.

The Purpose of the Counseling Services staff is to:

• Support students in overcoming specific personal, interpersonal, or educational problems.
  
 
• Provide opportunities for students to develop self management, problem solving, and leadership skills.
  
• Motivate students to reduce harmful behavior and increase healthy, life-affirming behavior.
  
 
• Provide education, assessment, and consultative services in the areas of mental health and well being.
  
 In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911, or 9-911 from a campus phone. The Campus Police can be reached at 876-5202. Always notify your resident assistant of an emergency if you live on campus.

• 24 HourCrisis Line: 304-263-8954 EastRidge Health Systems

 

 

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